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Posted By Mike Knowles
I am currently studying BA Event Management in university but also want to gain extensive qualifications in H&S as I would like to specialise in Event H&S.
I have got my CIEH Level II certificate and this is my proposed path to a decent H&S qualification:
Whilst at uni:
CCNSG Passport to Safety
CIEH Manual Handling, Risk Assessment
IOSH Working, Supervising, Managing Safely
NEBOSH Certificate
After uni:
NOBOSH Diploma
Would this give me a good base for a career in event H&S?
Thanks, Mike
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Posted By Linda Crossland-Clarke
Mike
I'd jump to the IOSH managing safely course, it gives you enough to get your teeth into and to see if it holds your interest. Then decide where to go after that.
The CCNSG is a requirement for power and petrochem sector, so I am not sure you would need it for events, plus it sits below the IOSH MS.
Regards
Linda
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Posted By Mike Knowles
Linda,
Can I really advance onto the Managing Safely course without doing the others first? I don't want to 'jump into the deep end' too quickly.
I have been told by the H&S tutor at my college that CCNSG will give me a good base for IOSH although it is construction based.
Mike
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Posted By MP Grayson
Hello Mike.
Reading your thread a few things stand out for me. You're currently at University, so you are not a thicko like what I am. So the "Oh my god factor" that you will experience after day 1 of your NEBOSH National Certificate will soon be overcome.
My advise, forget all of the other stuff, crack on with your NEBOSH National Certificate. Go for that one. Its accredited at Level 3 in the National Curriculum doodah scales. Once you have that qualification under your belt you can then step back and decide on specialist stuff like noise assessment courses and manual handling instructor courses etc.
Once you've aced the National Certificate go for the National Diploma.
Then, I'd look at supplementing it with an Environmental qualification, at least at Dip level.
After that, with the Degree that you are studying for and a few years experience under your belt, you will need to call into your local DIY store for your wheelbarrow. You will need it for your wages.
Best of Luck to you.
Crack on.
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Posted By Mike Knowles
Thanks!
So you think I should not go for the short-courses and just go straight to NEBOSH?
The only reason I would like to do the day courses first (manual handling, COSHH, Risk Assessment etc) is so I don't look like an idiot when I start NEBOSH. Personally, I think it might be better for me to have a good base of knowledge so that NEBOSH isn't a shock to me, but rather a step up.
And I'll have a look in B&Q about that wheelbarrow ;)
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Posted By MP Grayson
National Cert will give you that broad view of the whole H/S world and all its bits such as the law, manual handling, noise, COSHH etc etc.
Its also a good qualification to have if you decide to stop there. You can still join IOSH or IRM and get regular updates from them. That alone will look good on your CV. (I probably shouldn't say that, but tough, its true). Sure Manging Safely can do much the same, but the certificate carries more weight.
Don't worry about looking daft on day one. When the school bell goes at the end of the day, look around. Most of the class will be shell shocked, eyes glazed, rabbits in the headlights etc. Don't worry, it passes, its not really that bad. Honest!
One word of warning. No course can make a H/S advisor out of you. It can only enlighten you and show you the way.
Crack on, do it.
Man or mouse?
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Posted By Alison Roberts
I concur... I also think that you should go straight for the NEBOSH Certificate straight away... The other qualifications are ok... but the NEBOSH is the one that will be really recognised and is normally the absolute minimum that an employer will look for...
Therefore the sooner you have it under your belt the sooner you can start getting in the workplace!
Saying that, having some work experience will also help you in the course... I can't comment on your experience though because I obviously don't know if you have any. Even volunteering at a company that you would like to work for in the future for a couple of months may give you the insight to help you on your way!
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Posted By Philip Beale
have to agree nebosh certificate the first day is always the worst (law Yuk) by the time you get to the end of the course it all makes sense as they promised on the first day.
I've worked in engineering for some 20 years so may be had an advantage over some others when the tutor refers to equipment used in industry.
passed my nebosh in march also completed the nebosh fire cert and planning going deeper in to the fire side (FRA)
phil
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Posted By Mike Knowles
Loads of good responses!
At the moment I think I am going to go for the NEBOSH Cert in the summer as a 10 day block, rather than the 30 week course my Uni runs (1 evening per week) so I can get 'over the hump' as far as my H&S education goes.
I am however, still sceptical about the my ability upon entry so I'm going to achieve the following certs to get my confidence up:
CIEH Risk Assessment,and;
CIEH COSHH
At a combined cost of only around £100 I would much rather go for this option before attending NOBOSH, as I'm scared I'll mess it up and be around £1200 out of pocket!
Does anyone know where the best prices are for NEBOSH? A college near me does it for just £300, but it evenings and a bit of a drive.
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Posted By CFT
Mike
Whilst I have the utmost respect for the managing safely recommendation and in particular who it was from ( 'luv ya ta bits ol girl') I am going to say do the Nebosh general on this occasion and then take it from there.
good luck
CFT
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